Letter of Jeremiah 1:28

As for the things that are sacrificed unto them, their priests sell and abuse; in like manner their wives lay up part thereof in salt; but unto the poor and impotent they give nothing of it.

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Overview of Letter of Jeremiah 1:28

Summary

Priests exploit sacrificial offerings, neglect vulnerable communities

Event

Priests' misuse of sacrificial materials

Estimated Time Period

c. 600 BC